Volunteers

INDIVIDUALS & GROUPS/ORGANIZATIONS ARE WELCOMEVolunteers are needed to be a part of the team at the Pigeon Key Art Festival on February 1, 2 & 3, 2019. The Festival, now in its 25th year, is a nationally recognized outdoor fine arts festival and features and artist reception plus two fun filled days of fine art, food, festivities, and most of all, fun!Volunteers for the Pigeon Key Art Festival are from many different backgrounds. It’s a great event for couples and individuals to meet new people. No specific experience is necessary, only enthusiasm!Every volunteer will receive a Pigeon Key Art Festival Volunteer T-shirt (one per volunteer) and Free Admission for working at the FestivalA volunteer meeting will be held Tuesday, January 29th at 5:30 pm at the Firehouse in Marathon.

location

FOR THE 25th ANNUAL PIGEON KEY ART FESTIVALA Big Show for A tiny IslandMarathon Community Park mm 49[the show is NOT on Pigeon Key Island, the bridge is closed for repairs]

FAQ

FESTIVAL

Q:Howdowegettotheisland,PigeonKey,forthe show?A:Youdon’t!TheFestivalwasmovedtoMarathon CommunityParkseveralyearsagowhentheramp leadingtotheislandbecameunstable.Wedo, however,encourageyoutovisittheislandbytaking oneofourtours.YourArtFestivaladmissionentiitles youtoonehalfpriceticketonourdailyferry.For more info visit www.pigeonkey.net. (restrictions apply)Q: Is this a family-friendly event?A:Yes.Kids12andunderarefreesobringthewhole family. There will be a little something for everyone.Q: What kind of activities will there be for kids?A:Expectseveralhands-onexhibitslikethemarine touchtank,funlearningopportunitiesandart creationstations.Wehaveacommunity muralwithcoachingbylegendarymarine artistCareyChenandactivitiesbyDolphin ResearchCenter,TheTurtleHospital,and FloridaKeysAquariumEncounters,to neameafew.It'sagreattimetobeaPigeon Key Kid!Q: Will there be entertainment?A:Eachdaywillhaveeducationaltalksandhistorical informationalongwithpaintingdemonstrationand liveart.WealsohaveHowardLivingstonandtheMile Marker24bandinconcertFridayeveningafterthe boothsclose.It’sfreewithyouradmissiontothe festival!Lawnchairsandblanketsallowed.Nooutside food/drink, pleaseQ: Where should we park?A:Freeparkingisavailablebutsomewhatlimitedat thepark.TherewillbefreeparkingatSwitlik Elementaryintheeastendoftheschoolparkinglot onSaturdaywhichcanbeaccessedonlyfrom35th streetgulf.Therearesome‘paid’lotsbuttheyarein notassociatedwithPigeonKeyandwereceivenone of those funds.Q: Will there be food?A:Yes,ofcourse.IceCream,Lemonade,Fruit Smoothies,ItalianIce,BubbleTea,KettleCorn,Funnel Cake,Crepes,Gyro,FrenchFries,Souvlaki,Arepas, Freshseafoodonastick,sandwhiches,&platters, grilledchickenandsteakwraps,Salad,Stirfry,Pepsi products and more.Q: Will there be adult beverages?A:Yes.Ourbeerandwinegardenin2017featureda varietyfromStieglBrewing,FloridaKeysBrewingand severalvarietiesofwine.NewthisyearKeyWestFirst LegalRumwillhaveRumRitasandfrozenRum Runners.Q: Will I need cash?A:Entryintothefestival,auctionticketsandthe concessionswillbecashonly.Manyoftheartistswill takecreditcardsbutbringplentyoffundsjustincase. TherewillbeanATMonsitecourtesyofFirstState Bank.Q: Can I bring my dog?A:Sorrybutpetsarenotallowedattheparkduring special events. This is a park rule.

ARTISTS/VENDORS

Q: What kind of artists/vendors do you accept?A:Here’swhatwedon’taccept:Anybuy/sellormass producedmerchandise;itemsnotwhollymadebythe artist;generalvendorswhoarenotartists, fundraisinggroups.Weofferalimitednumberoffood boothsatourdiscretion.Reenactors,storytellers, periodentertainment,freekid’sactivities,marine exhibits,etc.willallbeconsideredonacasebasisif it’sdeemedtoenhancetheeventandmaybeoffered space at no charge.Q: How does an artist get into the show?A:Reviewtheguidelineshere.Basicallyeachartist submitsanapplication,juryfee,boothspacefeesand digitalphotosoftheirwork.Ajurydecideswhois accepted based on quality and balance of the show.

THANK YOU SUPPORTERS!

FOR THE 23rd ANNUAL PIGEON KEY ART FESTIVALA Big Show for A tiny Island

Sponsors

GOOD FOR THE COMMUNITY GOOD FOR BUSINESSAligningyourwiththePigeonKeyFoundationis notonlygoodforthecommunity,butisgoodfor yourbusinessaswell.Yourassociationwiththe Key’smosthonoredartsfestivalandthePigeon KeyFoundation’ssignatureculturaleventcanhelp reachandimpacteducated,affluentand culturally-savvyattendeesandcreatebrand experiencesinanon-traditionalway.Sponsorship packagesincludemanytangibleandactionable rightsandbenefitstohelpyourorganization achievemarketing&communicationsobjectives, underscorecommunitycommitment&social responsibility,receivepositivemediarelations& pressimpressionsandattractcustomers& generate leads.Download a payment form

Need a ride?Key West Transit WebsiteIf you need a ride north to the show (City of Key West and Marathon to Key West)Features include Interactive: Live Map, Arrival Times, Announcements, Mobile, Alerts, Text Only, and Bus ScheduleMiami-Dade Transit Dade-Monroe Express f you need a ride south to the show (Florida City to Marathon including stops in Key Largo, Islamorada, etc.)Features Include: PDF Map, Route Schedules, and Connecting Bus RoutesUp the Keys TourCall them for more info. Call (305) 587-5575Uber is available in Marathon!

At the Show you’ll find artists exhibiting in the following categories:•Contemporary Fine Craft•Culinary•Digital Art•Fiber•Glass•Graphics / Drawings•Jewelry•Metalwork•Mixed Media•New Media•Other•Painting: Oil/Acrylic•Painting: Watercolor•Pastels•Photography•Pottery/Ceramics•Printmaking•Sculpture•Wood

2019 Schedule of Events

welcome

TO THE 25th ANNUAL PIGEON KEY ART FESTIVALHeld as a fundraiser for the tiny historic island called Pigeon Key in the tropical Florida Keys, this two-day juried event attracts exemplary artists and quality buyers from across the globe. The festival takes place Saturday and Sunday, February 2 & 3 at the Marathon Community Park, MM49, Marathon FL. and offers more than 70 fine artists and craftsmen, delicious local cuisine, live art and auction by a preeminent celebrity artists. Enjoy historical elements, entertainment, children’s activities and educational programming highlighting the Pigeon Key Foundation’s important preservation, research and marine biology projects. We hope you’ll make plans to join us in this celebration of art, history and community. Admission is only $7 for both days (and no charge for kids 12 and under). Every dime stays local to help the Foundation carry out its mission to promote and preserve History, Education and Research.A Big Show for A tiny Island

welcome

TO THE 25th ANNUAL PIGEON KEY ART FESTIVALHeld as a fundraiser for the tiny historic island called Pigeon Key in the tropical Florida Keys, this two-day juried event attracts exemplary artists and quality buyers from across the globe. The festival takes place Saturday and Sunday, February 2 & 3 at the Marathon Community Park, MM49, Marathon FL. and offers more than 70 fine artists and craftsmen, delicious local cuisine, live art and auction by a preeminent celebrity artists. Enjoy historical elements, entertainment, children’s activities and educational programming highlighting the Pigeon Key Foundation’s important preservation, research and marine biology projects. We hope you’ll make plans to join us in this celebration of art, history and community. Admission is only $7 for both days (and no charge for kids 12 and under). Every dime stays local to help the Foundation carry out its mission to promote and preserve History, Education and Research.A Big Show for A tiny Island

Artists

A BIG SHOW FOR A TINY ISANDThecriticallyacclaimedfestivalisnamedfor PigeonKey,asmallislandbeneaththeOldSeven MileBridgethathousedworkersconstructingthe OverseasRailwayintheearly1900s.Proceedsof thisshowbenefitthePigeonKeyFoundation whosemissionfocusesonhistory,educationand research.Thefestival'sparticipatingartistsandartisansare selectedbyajuryfromafieldofapplicants representingawidevarietyofdisciplinesfrom jewelrytopotteryandwatercolorstowood turning.Aportionoftheworkisrequiredtofita tropicaltheme,andaspecialeffortismadeto bringinartistswhohaveneverbeforeshown their work at the festival. Deadlineforthe1stroundofapplicationsto submittothejuryandearlybirdpricingisAugust 30.SecondrounddeadlinewillbeOctober31. AfterNovember1applicationswillbeaccepted and juried on a space availability basis.

Volunteers

INDIVIDUALS & GROUPS/ORGANIZATIONS ARE WELCOMEVolunteers are needed to be a part of the team at the Pigeon Key Art Festival on February 1, 2 & 3, 2019. The Festival, now in its 25th year, is a nationally recognized outdoor fine arts festival and features and artist reception plus two fun filled days of fine art, food, festivities, and most of all, fun!Volunteers for the Pigeon Key Art Festival are from many different backgrounds. It’s a great event for couples and individuals to meet new people. No specific experience is necessary, only enthusiasm!Every volunteer will receive a Pigeon Key Art Festival Volunteer T-shirt (one per volunteer) and Free Admission for working at the FestivalA volunteer meeting will be held Tuesday, January 29th at 5:30 pm at the Firehouse in Marathon.

Sponsors

GOOD FOR THE COMMUNITY GOOD FOR BUSINESSAligningyourwiththePigeonKeyFoundationis notonlygoodforthecommunity,butisgoodfor yourbusinessaswell.Yourassociationwiththe Key’smosthonoredartsfestivalandthePigeon KeyFoundation’ssignatureculturaleventcan helpreachandimpacteducated,affluentand culturally-savvyattendeesandcreatebrand experiencesinanon-traditionalway.Sponsorship packagesincludemanytangibleandactionable rightsandbenefitstohelpyourorganization achievemarkting&communicationsobjectives, underscorecommunitycommitment&social responsibility,receivepositivemediarelations& pressimpressionsandattractcustomers& generate leads.Download a full packet of opportunitiesDownload a payment form

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location

FOR THE 25th ANNUAL PIGEON KEY ART FESTIVALA Big Show for A tiny IslandMarathon Community Park mm 49[the show is NOT on Pigeon Key Island, the bridge is closed for repairs]

FESTIVAL

Q: How do we get to the island, Pigeon Key, for the show?A:Youdon’t!TheFestivalwasmovedtoMarathonCommunity Parkseveralyearsagowhentherampleadingtotheisland becameunstable.Wedo,however,encourageyoutovisitthe islandbytakingoneofourtours.YourArtFestivaladmission entiitlesyoutoonehalfpriceticketonourdailyferry.For more info visit www.pigeonkey.net. (restrictions apply)Q: Is this a family-friendly event?A:Yes.Kids12andunderarefreesobringthewholefamily. There will be a little something for everyone.Q: What kind of activities will there be for kids?A:Expectseveralhands-onexhibitslikethemarinetouchtank, funlearningopportunitiesandartcreationstations.Wehavea communitymuralwithcoachingbylegendarymarineartist CareyChenandactivitiesbyDolphinResearchCenter,The TurtleHospital,andFloridaKeysAquariumEncounters,to neame a few. It's a great time to be a Pigeon Key Kid!Q: Will there be entertainment?A:Eachdaywillhaveeducationaltalksandhistorical informationalongwithpaintingdemonstrationandliveart. WealsohaveHowardLivingstonandtheMileMarker24band inconcertFridayeveningaftertheboothsclose.It’sfreewith youradmissiontothefestival!Lawnchairsandblankets allowed. No outside food/drink, pleaseQ: Where should we park?A:Freeparkingisavailablebutsomewhatlimitedatthepark. TherewillbefreeparkingatSwitlikElementaryintheeastend oftheschoolparkinglotonSaturdaywhichcanbeaccessed onlyfrom35thstreetgulf.Therearesome‘paid’lotsbutthey areinnotassociatedwithPigeonKeyandwereceivenoneof those funds.Q: Will there be food?A:Yes,ofcourse.IceCream,Lemonade,FruitSmoothies, ItalianIce,BubbleTea,KettleCorn,FunnelCake,Crepes,Gyro, FrenchFries,Souvlaki,Arepas,Freshseafoodonastick, sandwhiches,&platters,grilledchickenandsteakwraps, Salad, Stir fry, Pepsi products and more.Q: Will there be adult beverages?A:Yes.Ourbeerandwinegardenin2017featuredavariety fromStieglBrewing,FloridaKeysBrewingandseveralvarieties ofwine.NewthisyearKeyWestFirstLegalRumwillhaveRum Ritas and frozen Rum Runners.Q: Will I need cash?A:Entryintothefestival,auctionticketsandtheconcessions willbecashonly.Manyoftheartistswilltakecreditcardsbut bringplentyoffundsjustincase.TherewillbeanATMonsite courtesy of First State Bank.Q: Can I bring my dog?A:Sorrybutpetsarenotallowedattheparkduringspecial events. This is a park rule.

ARTISTS/VENDORS

Q: What kind of artists/vendors do you accept?A:Here’swhatwedon’taccept:Anybuy/sellormass producedmerchandise;itemsnotwhollymadebythe artist;generalvendorswhoarenotartists, fundraisinggroups.Weofferalimitednumberoffood boothsatourdiscretion.Reenactors,storytellers, periodentertainment,freekid’sactivities,marine exhibits,etc.willallbeconsideredonacasebasisif it’sdeemedtoenhancetheeventandmaybeoffered space at no charge.Q: How does an artist get into the show?A:Reviewtheguidelineshere.Basicallyeachartist submitsanapplication,juryfee,boothspacefeesand digitalphotosoftheirwork.Ajurydecideswhois accepted based on quality and balance of the show.

THANK YOU SUPPORTERS!

FOR THE 23rd ANNUAL PIGEON KEY ART FESTIVALA Big Show for A tiny Island